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City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas Mayor Arth Jhun Aguilar Marasigan: PORTRAIT OF A MAYOR LEADING THE RIDE TO PROGRESS

He begins his day at 6:30 in the morning. And every Monday morning, he is in his office at 7 a.m., in time for the flag ceremony.  In all seven days of any given week, it is always a full day ahead for City...

The ultimate guide to health and healing

Health Programs in the City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas On Sept. 6, 2023, the City of Sto. Tomas LGU launched the Healthy Sto. Tomas—the backbone of all innovative health programs covering the 30 barangays of the city. The programs and projects are designed to address...

Training the youth in good governance

In the City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas, the National Children’s Month is now celebrated with a Child Representative Election, where the youths elect their City Child Representative for Youth Issues. A child representative is elected in each of the city’s 30 barangays. The Barangay...

That fine balance between business & investments promotion

The City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas is strategically positioned to be favorable for business and investments. Only a little more than an hour’s commute from Manila, this landlocked component city in the coastal province of Batangas, has proven to be a vital link...

Mayor AJAM’s employment & livelihood formula

With investments and new businesses, plus a whole lot of government support, come livelihood and employment. This straightforward formula was successfully implemented in the City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas, leading to the creation of jobs and livelihood, punctuated by the city government’s job fairs...

Of farmers & cooperatives

Large, wide plains generally characterize the topography of the City of Sto. Tomas in Batangas province. Mountainous terrain only becomes apparent on the northeast side of the city, encompassing a portion of Mt. Makiling. The city maintains a robust agricultural sector, despite long years...

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San Pablo City’s Tourism Master Plan

The City of San Pablo is gifted with seven beautiful lakes and an environment that protects the city from natural disasters. These natural features...

Interview with Chief Justice Teresita Leonardo-de Castro

When I received instructions to interview Chief Justice Teresita Leonardo-de Castro, I grabbed the chance without wincing. Any day I get to interview a...

Labor groups stand resolute despite lack of workers’ agenda in Pres. Marcos’ SONA 2023 speech

Despite the absence of critical issues relating to workers' rights and welfare in President Marcos Jr.'s just-concluded State of the Nation Address (SONA), various...

PRESIDENT MARCOS CONFERS SIKATUNA AWARD ON DUTCH SEED GROWER

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. conferred the Order of the Sikatuna, with the Rank of Officer (Maginoo), on Mr. Simon Groot, the Founder and...